Koh Samui, situated off the East coast in Southern Thailand, is the
largest of an archipelago of more than 80 islands, for the greater
part uninhabited, the Angthong Marine National Park (The Golden Bowl).
Of a surface area of about 250 square kilometres, it is the third
largest island of the Kingdom after Phuket and Koh Chang. The most
close continental city is Suratthani at about 60 kilometres westwards.
Discovered at the beginning of the 70s by backpackers when there
were only huts without electricity and tap water, and a population
which lived mainly on the fishing and coconut plantations. Presently,
Koh Samui still sends more than 2 million of coconuts a month to Bangkok.
Tropical island lined with coconut palms and with white sandy beaches,
Samui is connected several times a day by boats and planes. It is
part of Suratthani's province.
Within two decades, Samui became a choice destination in Asia. Today,
with its guests, Samui built up itself a robust reputation of small
tropical paradise.
Accommodation for every budget,
a varied and delicious local food (sometimes a little bit too spicy
for Westerners...), a lushy tropical vegetation, waterfalls, view
points, idyllic beaches, numerous Buddhist temples, strolling around
with motorbike or car, trek inside the island, a nice population,
a whole variegated colorful which makes a destination of it for all
the tastes.
The climate is very pleasant all year round, with temperatures varying
between 25 and 34 degrees Celsius.
There are three seasons, warm and dry season from February till May,
rainy season from the end of September till November and "cool"
season which extends from October till January.
From February till October, the average temperature is from 32 to
38 degrees, but from July till September, there can be some showers,
but only for a few hours.
Rainy season often amounts in fact to some "refreshing"showers
followed by the return of the sun.
The climate is tropical so very humid all year round, but Samui remains
always refreshed by a pleasant sea breeze blowing from the Gulf.
In conclusion, if you love the sun and if you can withstand heights
of summer, come from February till May! It is very rare that it rains...
